Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1325304

Gorgone Checkerspot
Chlosyne gorgone

Observation date: May 26, 2022
Submitted by: M Kinkaid
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding in a group and skeletonizing leaves on Rudbeckia subtomentosa. I believe they are silvery checkerspots, but would like someone to verify. I’m not sure what instar these are. They appear to be only active during the day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: May 31, 2022
Coordinator notes: Thank you!
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Sedgwick County